APCM 2024 Parish of Clutton With Cameley- Reports
Rector's Report 2023-24
Firstly, I would like to say how lovely it is to be a part of the church family here in Clutton,
Cameley, and Temple Cloud. These past few months have meant a lot of change and getting
used to new ways of doing things and you all have been so wonderfully tolerant of any
teething problems throughout and have made me feel very welcome here- thank you ! In
the following section, you will find out where I think we as a church need to be heading over
the coming year. However, nothing is set in stone. I would love to hear from you all, as the
members of this church, your ideas and your passions and together work out how we might
be able to use them to grow God's kingdom here.
Looking forward
Our church has a long history rooted in this community. For generations, this church has
been a place of worship, fellowship, and service, with faithful believers coming together to
glorify God and minister to their neighbours. As we look to the future, I feel we are being
called to build upon this strong foundation, renewing our commitment to loving our village
and sharing the transformative message of the gospel.
At the heart of this vision is a focus on families and young people. We recognise that the
needs of our community are ever-evolving, and that to remain relevant and impactful, we
must intentionally engage the next generation. This means creating meaningful ministries
that speak to the real-life challenges facing parents, children, and youth.
The Bible presents a powerful image of the church community as a family: we are 'sons and
daughters, of God our Father (2 Cor. 6.18), adopted into God's family (Romans 8.15) and all
who do the will of God are brothers and sisters to Jesus (Mark 3.35). With this in mind, one
key initiative will be strengthening the relationships between the members of our churches
across the benefice through gathering together both socially and for spiritual growth.
A family is, by definition, a diverse group of people. Through relationships and the process
of growing up, families include a multitude of backgrounds and ages and so I hope that we
can grow the diversity of our church family by building up our Family Service ministry and
our ministry to the two schools in our area - Clutton, and Cameley. Through the family
service and other seasonal events targeted at families, it is my hope that we will equip
mothers, fathers, grandparents and carers to fulfil their God-given role as the primary
spiritual leaders in the home through an encounter with the love of Jesus and his church.
Our goal is for young and old and everyone in between to grow in their faith, build
meaningful relationships with those already in the church, and discover their unique gifts
and callings so they might be empowered to be bold witnesses for Christ.

Alongside these family-focused efforts, l also hope we can deepen our engagement with the
broader community. This will involve continuing to support the local events and activities
that we are already involved in (such as the community larder and monthly meals) whilst
also listening to our wider community about what they need in this ever-changing world and
put things in place so that we as a church can support them.
At the same time as all of this, we are committed to preserving the rich history and
traditions that have defined this church for decades. The timeless truths of Scripture and the
cherished spiritual disciplines of our faith will remain the foundation upon which all our new
initiatives are built. I recognise that change can be difficult, and so we will approach this
process with sensitivity, inviting the PCC and congregation to participate actively in
discerning the path forward.
Ultimately, our hope is that as we labour to love our village in tangible ways, the light of
Christ will shine ever brighter, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds into a life-giving
relationship with Him. May this church continue to be a beacon of hope, a fortress of faith, and
a gateway to the abundant life promised in the gospel.
St. Barnabas Churchwarden's report 2024
With the uncertainty of the Church following the Rectory sale, all repairs at St Barnabas
have remained on hold for the past year until the future of St Barnabas is determined.
Following the sale boards going up for the rettory, our hall bookings gradually all left with
the uncertainty of the parking. Much of the time was dominated by ensuring that the
building is in a fit state to remain open. The Churchwarden is kept busy by keeping various
registers and log books up to date and laterally with all the meetings we have had with the
Diocese regarding the Rectory sale.
Margaret and myself continued to see and action the papenmork for Weddings and
Funerals. We continue to have services on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Thank you to everyone who works up front or behind the scenes doing all the many jobs
that are needed to keep us going. Despite our current problems the Parish is still active.
We keep everyone informed of Deanery Synod matters, we have an active Events
committee, Pastoral Committee along with a Building Group.
The terrier has been completed for St Barnabas by myself and Brian Bailey.
Lynda Hooper April 2024
St Augustine Churchwarden's report 2024
As I recall and reflect on this last year in the life of our church of St Augustine's Clutton, I
must say how humbled I feel to be a part of this amazing community family and to be
honoured by being your church Warden.

This last year has been incredibly special with our congregation growing and coming
together for the common good in both spiritual ways and creating a deep sense of
belonging to our church. Everyone just mucks in and helps make all our services and time
together a pleasure.
I must mention the enormous amount of work effort and dedication given so freely by Rose,
Lynda , Gill, Jan and Al and of course Roger without which we would be unable to manage as
well as we do. The last year we started in the interregnum with retired priests and I would
particularly like to thank Victor Barley, Trevor Stubbs,Derek Smith Andrew Cooper and of
course our amazing worship group.
In the later part of this year we have been blessed with our new priest Guy who has been
extremely well received and accepted. I feel a special mention to Jan for taking on the
monthly lunches, for all the help and support from her team of helpers, a huge thank you.
Particularly as it worked as an outreach, being regularly attended by non-church members,
but integrating so well. A special mention for Lorna who we continue to keep in our prayers
and thoughts and wish her a return to full health.
Finally, an absolute huge thank you to one and each of you for the enormous support I have
received in this last year. With my very best wishes and prayers. Brian.
St James, Cameley
We have managed our six services this last year thanks to Preb. Jan Knott who has been
amazing and very supportive. We had the Farmborough choir sing at St James Day service
and welcomed a new organist/pianist to play at our services. We look forward to our
services with Guy for the forthcoming year.
We had a wedding, always a joyous occasion, especially as it was the Harris family of
Cameley Lodge, who have done so much for the church and its upkeep over the years. It
was wonderful to see the church at its best: full and happy.
As we move into the coming year'The Friends of Cameley, are starting, yet again, the fund
raising for the conservation of the Mediaeval wall paintings. This time, we will not get
distracted and already we have appointed a conservator to carry out the necessary works.
The friends have also helped to pay with the continuing upkeep of the fabric of the church
and have dealt with a rather ancient electrical system !
The graveyard continues to be under the care of the PCC with the grass mown by Al Parkes.
The friends have had work times to keep the ivy under control from the walls and the
trees, helping and monitor the fabulous wild life and plants that thrive in the ancient setting.
Safeguarding Report for Clutton with Cameley Churches
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The Parish continues to follow the guidance set
down in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. It was expected that all church Volunteers/PCC
Members/Tustees etc, whatever their role, would complete DBS training, Parts l and 2. This
has to be completed every 3 years. This has been actioned successfully.

There have been no incidents or reports which have had to be investigated or referred on to
appropriate people within child protection over the last year.
Lynda Hooper and Brian Bailey
(Child protection and Safeguarding Representatives)
PCC chair report
The parish has spent the whole of 2023-24 in vacancy but have benefytted greatly by the
input and assistance given by Revd. Guy. Despite not yet being formally installed, Revd. Guy
has led our services, attended PCC meetings and social events, for which we are very
grateful. We hope that Guy will be formally installed by the end of the year. Guy will remain
living in Farmborough and The Rectory in Temple Cloud is being sold. Unfortunately this has
meant the loss of parking at St Barnabas Church and the impact of that remains to be seen.
Key to Guy joining us, has been the decision of the Deanery Synod to dissolve the Benefice
of Clutton with Cameley, Bishop Sutton and Stowey, and to join our parish to the existing
Benefice of Farmborough, Marksbury and Stanton Prior. The dissolution of our original
benefice has not yet taken place legally, but the wheels are turning, albeit slowly!
I would like to thank the PCC for their unfailing support over these turbulent times. Special
thanks go to our Churchwardens- Lynda & Brian, our Treasurer Roger and our Secretary
Lorna, who carry out a myriad of tasks unseen to most. I must also mention the worship
group who, together with Emily, have enhanced the music, made our services truly
welcoming and planted the seeds of all age worship. Finally I would like to thank the
congregation for their support and ensuring our visiting priests have enjoyed their visits to
us. What a lovely group of people you are! Whilst l am standing down from the PCC after
this APCM, I have no doubt the new members of the PCC and wardens, together with Guy,
will lead the parish to great things. Rose Mays
Secretarfs Report
There has been a full complement of PCC members this year and PCC meetings have taken
place every two months, formal minutes have been taken at each meeting. The various sub-
committees have also met regularly, reporting back to the PCC and requesting PCC decisions
as appropriate. All correspondence has been forwarded promptly to the Churchwardens or
Treasurer, or discussed at PCC. Thank you to everyone who helps keep our parish a thriving
and welcoming community. Rose Mays (on behalf of Lorna Boyd).
Events Committee
Events held- stall at the Coronation Fun Dayi Stall at Temple Cloud Fun Day, stall at Clutton
Flower Show, Carol Service, Centenary Coffee Morning and a Quiz Night. These events raised
over £IOOO for church funds and I thank our small and dedicated group. Special thanks must
also go to Jan and Brian Bally for the wonderful community lunches that were served
throughout the year and will recommence in May in the new venue, Clutton Village Hall. Not
only did they raise an amazing amount of money, but they gave friendship and

companionship to all who attended. Serving a 3 course Christmas dinner to 40 people from
the tiny kitchen in St Barnabas was truly heroic. Rose Mays
Building Committee
The building committee met regularly and solved many minor issues in both churches. There
was no significant spend, as the committee was waiting for the outcome of the sale of The
Rectory and the impact on St Barnabas. However, urgent electrical work was carried out in St
Augustine's, the Fire Extinguishers were serviced and PAT Testing was carried out in both
churches. St Augustine's Church had its quinquennial inspection performed and we still
await the report from the architects. We do not expect anything shocking, as the architect
seemed pleased with the condition of the building. We also met with our insurers who were
also delighted with the care given to the upkeep of St Augustine's. Thanks go to our wardens
and Treasurer for their work. Rose Mays
200 club
The numbers in the club have remained steady, around 100. This has raised approximately
£3200 for church funds this year. Rose Mays
Bellringers Report
With a much diminished band of 3 local bellringers, regular service ringing has ceased since
the covid lock down. Fortunately however, we have 3 new learners, Jon, Andy and Mary,
who with the help of colleagues from other towers, have allowed us to instrutt and practice
on Wednesday evenings. As a result, we were able to ring as a Clutton band for the first
time for the Easter morning service, and hope now to continue, when numbers allow. The
bells and ropes continue to remain in good order, with frame tightening being carried out
when required. We retain monies earned from weddings and visiting bands to pay for
general maintenance. We were very lucky to receive help last May from 4 very experienced
local ringers to join Clutton ringers Lorna and Pete, to ring a full peal of the bells to
commemorate the crowning of T.M. King Charles and Queen Camilla on the coronation
weekend, one of a very few towers in the area to complete a full peal. We were also able to
involve our learners at the time to ring on the coronation day. Pete Rcjiyprc Tni.,-.

PARISH OF CLUTTON WITH CAMELEY
Charity Number 1135065
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- for the year ended 31st December 2023
2022
Receipts And Payments A/C
COFY
2023
Total
Receipts ,
Voluntary Receipts
Planned Giving
Collections
Income Tax Refunds
Unrestricted
Restricted
8696
2839
3013
9134.00
3867.49
2096.38
15097.87
172.29
105.00
277.29
l other Voluntary Receipts
Donations
Roof & Loo Appeal alc
TICld & Cameley PC re St J Grass
Clutton PC re Carols
l Larder
Events , Flower Show £167.74, Quiz £712.84
lJan's Lunches £1913.49, C'mas Tree Fest'l £90
Coronation Stall £164, T/Cld Fun Day £5.9
3054.00
Harvest Lunch
15375.16
2218
6492
900, Grants
300
3835.42
24.00
7591.87
500.00
200.00
1369.99
710
353
10973
7089.42
9485.86
16575.28
Receipts From Investments & Trusts
I Interest
Rent- PCC Share Of Grass Keep
Wayleaves
Reclassification of St A Deposit a/c
Endow't Investment Income
45
345
261.32
345.34
12.19
863
2770
4023
2950.91
3311.98
261.32
3573.30
ReGeipts From Church Activities & Other Sources
, Hire Of Hall
IWedding/Funeral Fees Etc
less Diocesan Share
Verger Fees
165
7485
-1803
450
-250
532
72
6651
384.00
4140.00
-1180.00 2960.00
250.ooT
-150.00,,
100.00
111.23
44.80
3600.03
Shared Expenses
Sundry Income
0.00
3600.03
36195
Total Receipts
26048.64
13075.13
39123.77
Payments
Royal British Legion
Change Ringers £15, Frds Som Chches £2
Morocco E/Quake/Libya Floods
, DEC Turkey/Syria
463
57
28.00
40.00
83.00
89.29
172.29
37.00
105.00
On Activities Directly Relating To The Work Of The Church
,' Diocesan Quota
18947.04
Church Running Expenses
4521.51
Clergy Expenses
I less recoveries
, Phone & Broadband
Cost Of Services/Ceremonies
Organs & Pianos
HonorarialCourses/Hospitality
Building Maintenan
Churchyard Mtnance & Repair
, Roof/Loorrower alc
i Larder
Website
520
277.29
18548
2602
848
1062.05
-576.35 |
485.70
379.14
466.31
70.00
150.99
410
483
80
171
1641
6074
145.09
2712.18
6787.02
912.83
110
30967
129.20
25149.89
10557.12
35707.01
Church Mgt & Administration
Postages, Printing & Stationery
less recharges
,' Fundraising Expenses
70
-14
40
96
31.25
-25.20
6.05
1477.40
1483.45
0.00
1483.45
Assets Purchased
162.50
0.00
162.50
31583
Total Pa
ments
26900.84
10729.41
, 37630.25

Restricted Receipts and Payments Analysis
Year 2023
Living
C'yard
Cameley | Endow't
C'yard ' C'yard
Income
Endowm't
Martin
Mem Fd
Welcome
Leaflets
RooflLooi
Tower alc
Adminstrt
Larder
Others
Bals BIFwd
514.90 0.00
9.25
7438.43
32.79 14745.51 1866.00
0.00. 573.00 5805.12 30985.00
Receipts
Roof Appeal-main alc
Roof alc
TIC & Cameley PC
Larder
Investment Income
Grass Keep & Wayleaves
War Grave Commission
DEC Turkey/Syria Appeal
Harvest Collection
108.54
7591.87
108.54
7591.87
500.00
1369.99
2950.91
357.53
24.00
89.29
83.00
44060.13
500.00
1369.99
2950.91
357.53
24.00
89.29
83.00
745.29
509.25110746.87,
514.90
24.00
32.79
22445.92
1866.00
1369.99
5805.12
Payments
Grass Cutting St A
Grass Cuttin
StJ
Larder
Repairslmntnance
Roof/Loo/Tower Fund
DEC Turkey/Syria Appeal
Morocco E/Quake/Libya Floods
24.001
1 509.251
2076.00
102.93
2100.00
612.18
912.83
145.09
6787.02
89.29
83.00
912.83
145.09
6787.02
89.29
83.00
0.00
24.00
509.25
2324.02
0.00
6787.02
0.00
912.83
172.29
0.00
10729.41
Bals CIFwd
514.90
0.00
0.00
8422.85
32.79
15658.90
1866.00
see note 1
457.16
573.00
5805.12
33330.72
Memo -
Paten Change
Organ Fund
3.00
570.00
Note 1
Adminstrator
Grant Rec'd
Used 2017
Used 2018
Used 2019
Used 2020
£3,411.00
-56.81
~766.91
-908.93
-331.161
£1347.19,Owin
NB the balance of £518.81 consists of £56.81 due to the PCC for 1212017 sala
l and £462 which was donated mainly b Chris Knight to
ay a future Administrator
if
eneral funds were not available.
to Bath & Wells

Statement Of Assets & Liabilities
31st December 2023
General
Fund
Restricted
Funds
2022
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
Monetary Assets
35,891 Bank alc's
Cheque & Deposit a/c's
4,053.46
27,525.60
5,805.12
37,384.18
35 891
4 053.46
27 525.60
5 805.12
37 384.18
Report to the trustees of Clutton with Cameley Parochial Church Council on aGGounts for the year ended 31st December 20
charity number 1135065 set out on pages 1- 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this
year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to .
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the prO￿dureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees Con￿rning any such matters
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's ststement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Chaities Act;
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date
c)F. l ¥- Philip Lewis. 4 Tynings Way, Clutton, Bristol. BS39 5RY
Memo - analysis of RooflLoo Account Income & Expenditure
Receipts
Covenants
200 Club
Interest
Restor'n Fund
Expenditure
200 Club Prizes
200 Club Overpayment repayment
St A & St B Electrical Tests & Repairs
St A & St B Fire Extinguisher Servicing
St A Gutter Repair
St A C'yd Tree Surgery
St A Notice Board Repla￿ment
Lightning Tests
Share of 200 Club To PCC
420.00
6105.00
39.49
1027.38
7591.87
2800.00
15.00
1326.82
177.60
78.00
550.00
69.60
120.00
1650.00
6787.02
Gift Aid (PCC alc)
Interest (PCC alc,
105.00
3.54
7700.41

Statement Of Assets & Liabilities
31st December 2023
General
Fund
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
2022
Monetary Assets
35,891 Bank alc's
Cheque & Deposit a/c's
4,053.46
27,525.60
5,805.12
37,384.18
35 891
4 053.46
27 525.60
5 805.12
37 384.18
Report to the trustees of Clutton with Cameley Parochial ChurGh Council on accounts for the year ended 31st December 20
charity number 1135065 set out on pages 1- 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this
year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to .
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's ststement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters
The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements;
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Chaities Act;
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date 2 7. c)(/•, Z (é- Philip Lewis. 4 Tynings Way, Clutton, Bristol. BS39 5RY
Memo - analysis of RooflLoo Account Income & Expenditure
Receipts
Covenants
200 Club
I nterest
Restor'n Fund
Expenditure
200 Club Prizes
200 Club Overpayment repayment
St A & St B Electrical Tests & Repairs
St A & St B Fire Extinguisher Servicing
St A Gutter Repair
St A C'yd Tree Surgery
St A Noti￿ Board Replacement
Lightning Tests
Share of 200 Club To PCC
420.00
6105.00
39.49
1027.38
7591.87
2800.00
15.00
1326.82
177.60
78.00
550.00
69.60
120.00
1650.00
6787.02
Gift Aid (PCC alc)
Interest (PCC alc,
105.00
3.54
7700.41